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Thoughtworks

4.6
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Thoughtworks Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Technology

What it does: Software design, creation and delivery

Staff stats: 9000+ employees

The good bits: Travel, progressive culture

The not so good bits: Conflict between opinionated staff in an egalitarian workplace

Hiring grads with degrees in:   Engineering, Maths, IT & Computer Sciences

The Thoughtworks story

For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world. 

It doesn't matter what your background is, Thoughtworkers have diverse backgrounds and come from all walks of life.  All you need is love for technology and a passion for learning. Our entry-level program embraces trainees from university or those who are after a career change!

The culture

Thoughtworks exists to create an extraordinary impact on the world through our culture and technology excellence. We proudly, passionately and actively strive to make both Thoughtworks and our industry more reflective and inclusive of the society that we serve.

There’s a strong focus on social change. Striving for positive social change is at the heart of our purpose, culture and work. As technologists, we have a unique role to play in ensuring technology benefits all of society, toward a more equitable future. Our vision for social change inspires and motivates us to take collective action. We amplify, through our skill set, the work of our partners at the forefront of social movements.

In 2022, we achieved our goal of 40% women and gender diverse people in tech roles and we look forward to challenging ourselves to improve that percentage every year.

Beyond gender, each region focuses on additional dimensions of diversity, based on race, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or other factors which are important locally.

The vibe

If you're after a conventional employer, Thoughtworks is definitely not for you. If you want to work in a flat, diverse and sociable workplace crammed full of passionate technologists, you’ll be in heaven.

Star Rating: 4.4 stars

From the Employer:

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world. 

Technology isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is the talent that builds it. We embrace technologists from all walks of life by looking at potential over pedigree. To us, a computer science graduate brings just as much value to a team as a passionate and self-taught developer. 

All entry-level consultants begin their career here the same way: building confidence as consultants in Thoughtworks University and immersing themselves into how we work through our First Year Experience program. After your first 365 days with us, you’ll be ready to make extraordinary impact for our clients on. 

Our goal is to create an extraordinary impact on the world through our culture and technology excellence. As Thoughtworkers our goal is to:

  • Be an awesome partner for clients and their ambitious missions
  • Revolutionise the technology industry
  • Amplify positive social change and advocate for an equitable tech future
  • Foster a vibrant community of diverse and passionate technologists
  • Achieve enduring commercial success and sustained growth

Social Change

Striving for positive social change is at the heart of our purpose, culture and work.

As technologists, we have a unique role to play in ensuring technology benefits all of society, toward a more equitable future. Our vision for social change inspires and motivates us to take collective action. We amplify, through our skill set, the work of our partners at the forefront of social movements.
 

Recruitment Process

If you're a Software Graduate, career changer or self-taught developer and have a passion for tech and best practices... we'd like to hear from you! Here’s our process:

1. Online Application

All we need is your CV and cover letter:  tell us about yourself - your educational background, any prior work experience (tech or not), internships, part-time roles, community involvement and anything else you wish to share with us.

Note: At the time of application we require candidates to hold Australian/ New Zealand Citizenship or Australian PR.

2. Phone/ Video Conversation

Our recruitment team will schedule a quick chat to find out more about you and why you are interested in joining Thoughtworks. It's also an opportunity for you to find out more about us and our opportunities.

3. Technical Assessment

Here we will assess your technical foundations. We don't expect you to be an expert but we want to ensure we're able to provide you with the right level of support with what we offer at Thoughtworks University.

4. Pairing Interview

Meet a Thoughtworker for a paired programming interview. They will collaborate with you on a code to better understand your capabilities and potential. This is an interactive session and you might be able to teach us something too!

5. Cultural Conversation & Presentation

This is less focused on your technical skills but more about you as an individual, as a peer and as a potential Thoughtworker. We want to really get to know you and what's important to you. We'll also give you a topic to present on. You are free to prepare slides, sing, do a dance, bring props...it's up to you!

6. Offer & Thoughtworks University

Welcome to the Thoughtworks family and get ready for your Thoughtworks University adventure!

Remuneration & Career Growth

At Thoughtworks we have a really thoughtful and generous benefits package.  Grad salaries are as per industry standard however there are some noteworthy benefits. On top of their initial six weeks of paid training at Thoughtworks University, employees receive $2500, 2 training days off each year and access to mentorship. There is also a wellness budget, book/ publication allowance and monthly phone and internet allowance.

Offices have a well-stocked kitchen, catered to Friday lunches, team away days. There are social clubs, discounts and generous leave entitlements, including transition leave for Thoughtworkers in Australia seeking to affirm or transition their gender or apply for transition leave. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for interstate and international assignments.

Thoughtworks has a flat structure and your career path is where you want to take it. Let us know the types of experience and exposure you want and we'll align you to those projects. It's easy to move sideways into different roles and expand your skillset.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.6
Overall score based on 7 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
9.6
Culture
9.7
Diversity
9.7
Work Hours
9.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
9.6
Culture
9.7
Diversity
9.7
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Awesome culture, everyone is super friendly and understanding.
  • Diverse culture
  • They look out for my experience with them from training to working, and they work hard to keep a good culture at work.
  • The people are amazing. Very friendly and smart, very open to feedback, and always willing to help.
  • They seem to really treat employees as people, they will work with you if you're in need of support rather than punishing you. Also they do some work pro-bono / discounted for social justice projects, so it feels less like a heartless corporation & can really help add meaning to your work. They have Transition leave for trans people & understand the reality of the medical necessity of certain procedures & ensure you have time to recover if you do take paid leave for it.
  • Caring and supportive culture. Everyone is willing to share and help out.
  • As the nature of the work is consulting, uncertainty in terms of what/where you will be working.
  • Teams tend to be siloed within client accounts and the remote nature of work in Australia has made it more difficult to build relationships and collaborate across teams.
  • Starting during a pandemic and not being able to meet fellow grads and colleagues in person.
  • In between projects - when you are waiting to be staffed. During that time, there is a lack of structure and you generally get pulled in to do internal work that may not align with what you want to learn.
  • The flat structure can make it a little confusing knowing who to talk to. Some of the clients are hard to work with, or work in industries I wouldn't consider the most moral like Banking or Oil, but those are minimal & you can opt-out for working with them.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
S
Sciences
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Virtual Experience

This Virtual Experience is a short 4-6 hour online program developed by Thoughtworks to provide you with a teaser of life as a graduate in their workplace. The Virtual Experience consists of a number of mini projects resembling real work scenarios, designed to test and develop your professional skills.

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Flexibility and culture. Thoughtworks’ environment gives me the freedom and opportunity to really learn and develop - there’s no hierarchical structure.

Daniel Gibson

  • Graduate stories
Flexibility and culture. Thoughtworks’ environment gives me the freedom and opportunity to really learn and develop - there’s no hierarchical structure.

Daniel Gibson

  • Graduate stories
I enjoy understanding how software systems work, how they’re connected and wired up, and how I could use that knowledge to implement what I need to do.

Dalzy Mendoza

  • Graduate stories
I enjoy understanding how software systems work, how they’re connected and wired up, and how I could use that knowledge to implement what I need to do.

Dalzy Mendoza

  • Graduate stories
Flexibility and culture. Thoughtworks’ environment gives me the freedom and opportunity to really learn and develop - there’s no hierarchical structure.

Daniel Gibson

  • Graduate stories
Flexibility and culture. Thoughtworks’ environment gives me the freedom and opportunity to really learn and develop - there’s no hierarchical structure.

Daniel Gibson

  • Graduate stories
I enjoy understanding how software systems work, how they’re connected and wired up, and how I could use that knowledge to implement what I need to do.

Dalzy Mendoza

  • Graduate stories
I enjoy understanding how software systems work, how they’re connected and wired up, and how I could use that knowledge to implement what I need to do.

Dalzy Mendoza


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Erinna

Erinna completed a Bachelor of Science in I.T. at the University of Technology Sydney in 2018 and is now a Consultant Developer at Thoughtworks.
  • Day in the life

Erinna

Erinna completed a Bachelor of Science in I.T. at the University of Technology Sydney in 2018 and is now a Consultant Developer at Thoughtworks.
  • Day in the life

Erinna

Erinna completed a Bachelor of Science in I.T. at the University of Technology Sydney in 2018 and is now a Consultant Developer at Thoughtworks.
  • Day in the life

Erinna

Erinna completed a Bachelor of Science in I.T. at the University of Technology Sydney in 2018 and is now a Consultant Developer at Thoughtworks.